Law on supply of water. País/Territorio Suiza Subdivisión territorial Ticino Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1994 (2008) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Abastecimiento de agua Agua potable Subvención/incentivo Cuenca/área de captación/cuenca colectora Legislación básica Aguas continentales Área geográphica Alpes, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Occidental Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 5 August 1994. Resumen The present Law lays down provisions relating to the supply of water. In particular, it defines the competences and tasks of local authorities and of the Canton to promote a careful use of water such as to safeguard the quality of drinking water. Every township shall keep an updated register of water supplies systems. The Canton is in charge of a general water supply plan to be transmitted to local authorities. The Canton shall also grant subsidies to local authorities relating to implementation expenses. The text consists of 24 articles divided into 4 titles as follows: General provisions (I); Competences and tasks of local authorities (II); Competences and tasks of the Canton (III); Subsidies (IV); Transitional and finale provisions (V). Texto completo Italiano Página web www.ti.ch